Our individual accreditation scheme aims to recognise the achievement of high standards of knowledge and skills, experience and development. If you're a registered member and meet the eligibility criteria you can apply for individual accreditation and become an accredited member. Our accredited membership category is aligned to column B of the Scope of Practice and Education (SCoPEd) framework.

Benefits of accreditation

BACP accreditation demonstrates that you’ve achieved a recognised standard of professional excellence and ethical practice. Applying for accreditation provides you with a valuable developmental opportunity by actively engaging in a reflective learning process, consolidating your practice, enhancing your confidence and helping you grow throughout your career 

As well as receiving your existing member benefits, accredited members: 

  • can use the designatory letters 'Registered member MBACP (Accred)'
  • can download a certificate of accreditation and a personalised logo that can be used to promote their practice 
  • will have professional recognition of the quality of their practice
  • will have evidenced knowledge and development as an experienced practitioner 
  • can refer to their competences and practice standards as being aligned to column B of the SCoPEd framework within advertising materials

Applying for individual accreditation

The different routes available to apply for individual accreditation recognise the wide variety of training pathways by which our members enter the profession and then continue to develop post-qualification. The accreditation route that’s right for you will depend on your training and experience. There are four accreditation routes available for registered members to apply to become an accredited member. 

Please click on the link below that’s relevant to you:   

I’ve completed a BACP accredited core training course  

I’ve completed a BACP accredited or BACP approved progression training course aligned to column B of the SCoPEd framework  

I’ve completed a BACP approved practitioner course  

I’ve completed a core training course (not BACP accredited) 

I hold dual membership with another Partnership of Counselling and Psychotherapy bodies (PCPB) partner aligned to column B  

I’ve completed the NHS Psychotherapeutic Counselling core training pathway

If you’re a current IACP accredited member please visit our IACP reciprocal agreement for individual accreditation  

If you’re not sure which option applies to you please contact accreditation@bacp.co.uk 

Cost

The fee to apply for individual accreditation will depend on the accreditation route you’re applying for. Please click on the relevant link above for more information.  

There’s financial support available for eligible members. 

Membership fees

Membership subscriptions run for a year and are reviewed annually. 

If you’re receiving certain state benefits or have no personal income, you may be entitled to pay a reduced fee. You'll need to select this option when you renew online. Please see our Reduced fee policy. 

If you're a UK tax payer, you may be eligible to claim tax relief on your membership fees. 

Accredited membership 2025 to 2026 £212 a year. 

Accredited membership (reduced) 2025 to 2026 £106 year.  

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